The Gongming Ribao International Version is a long-established newspaper for republicans in Indrala. ___________________________________________________________4381 Election Results

Election Results

As the election results roll in, the Civic Forum Headquarters erupted in celebration. An expected complete defeat of the party became what is an 'upset victory' to the Forum which started the evening dead last in the seat count. Jiang Zongren addressed his supporters, saying that the nation has correctly chosen the path towards Republicanism and Free Market Economics. On the other hand, youth front leader Tang Zijing said that the rise in support was due to the rising Republican movement, and calls the victory 'the justification for an All-Indralan Revolution for the establishment of a Sixth Republic'.

On the opposite side of the street, the Republican Revolution headquarters welcomed reporters from the Gongming Daily for a special visit. The headquarters seemed like a normal office like any other, but one interesting revelation is the posters scattered across the office seemed to point to a specific candidate for the upcoming leadership election.

A Mock-up of the posters seen in the Headquarters of Republican Revolution

Following some investigation, it is found that Chen Tianwei, the man on the poster, is a founding member of the Civic Forum. However, he has not been active in party or even national politics, and instead served as local council member in the province of Han, the stronghold of Civic Forum which they held until the election. He is a former servicemen, and was kicked out of the army following 'suspicious behaviour' in the forces. Contrary to the popular party line of Centrism and Anti-Jienism, he often refers to the traditional ideals of the nation, and voted many times against party-backed legislation of privatisation. If he is indeed the challenger to Jiang in the next leadership election, the party may see their political line shift like never before.

The Kaizhou InquirerThe Kaizhou Inquirer is northern Indrala's leading periodical, reporting on politics, culture and economicsJune 4381Indrala celebrates death of Dranian dictator Taeyang Sang-ahSpontaneous street parties erupted across the nation as the government confirmed Dranian state media reportsA dragon dance is performed during one gathering in Tian'an

NATIONWIDE: Within half an hour of the Indralan government's confirmation of the death of the 103-year-old dictator, thousands of people flocked to streets and plazas across the nation to celebrate.

"Taeyang Sang-ah will be remembered as the leader of a totalitarian regime which has violated the basic rights of the Dranian people for nearly a century," said Chief Counselor Gao Yifen in a press conference, "While Taeyang is gone, sadly the oppression that was the hallmark of her era is not. We hope that with the death of this despicable despot, Dankuk will be able to turn a new leaf and ensure each of her citizens can walk the flower path."

In 4297, President Hong Seon-ki led a coup against the Federalist Party and the constitutional monarchs in Dankuk, declaring himself "God Emperor." The Indralan government refused to recognize his title, reaffirming their support for the constitutional monarchy, led by the House of Ryeo. Eventually, politicians within the Federalist Party and Democratic Progressive Party were able to purge Hong, restoring democratic rule to Dankuk. However, the wealthy and charismatic Taeyang Sang-ah, utilizing her connections, was groomed by Hong's party, the National Conservative Party, and eventually ran for and won the Presidency. Historical revisionism has emerged from Dankuk in recent years which claims that Taeyang lead a rebellion against Hong's leadership. In reality, Taeyang continued nearly all Hong-era policies, including constitutional amendments which weakened Dranian democracy.

During her administration, Taeyang again led an assault against her political opponents. Tens of thousands of Dranians went missing during her first administration, many of who have never been heard from. Taeyang won her second term amid an election which widely was viewed as "problematic." Following her second victory, hundreds of thousands of Dranian refugees began an exodus to Indrala. The House of Ryeo, Dranian monarchs for nearly a thousand years, were deposed and persecuted, eventually being extracted by members of the Ministry of State Security while in hiding.

As a result, the death of Taeyang has been deeply emotional for many Kyo-Indralans. One of Indrala's top pop stars Jinsoo, a second-generation Kyo refugee, spoke at one street party in Kaizhou wherein he struggled to hold back tears.

"My ancestors fled under Taeyang's brutal rule," said Jinsoo, "I hope that young people in Dankuk will seize this moment and help write a new chapter in history; that of a Dankuk which is free, democratic, and prosperous."

Another prominent Kyo-Indralan, the Lotus Party President and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sung Hyo-rin responded to the news alongside the Chief Counselor, before responding to comments from Dranian Foreign Minister Marian Lohmille.

"Our government took a justified and righteous stand against the Dranian dictatorship with the Dankuk Act and we will continue to do so," Sung said, referring to the wide-reaching sanctions legislation passed in 4348, "should Ms. Lohmille choose to enter Indrala she will be arrested swiftly in accordance with article 7."

When asked whether the government would consider closer military ties to Dankuk, as suggested by the Dranian Minister, Sung laughed before saying, "you're joking, right?"

In a rare public expression, the Imperial Palace joined in the festivities, launching fireworks from a bridge turret. The Emperor is a direct matrilineal descendant of the deposed House of Ryeo and as such has many ties to the former Dranian monarchs.

The Tian'an PostThe Tian'an Post is a centrist national newspaper, reporting on culture, politics and economics.

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December 4381Reform Party Leader On Elections

The fledgling Reform Party, which was founded just over a year ago, earned its first success in the Grand Assembly yesterday, gaining 31 seats in the legislature and just over 5% of the vote. While they are still the smallest party in the country, and were consistently the least popular party in each region (except Jiaozhi, where it was the third most popular party), this small party has counted the election as a success.

"We're in the legislature, that's what matters," said leader Fu Xinya, "that was our goal. It's just onwards and upwards from here on in."

Now it appears the party is ready to enter its first pieces of legislation into the Assembly, aiming to raise its profile with centre-left political ideas that they hope will satisfy both "sensible centrists and radical dreamers, bringing idealism to the table with thought-through, functional proposals that allow us to build our reformist dreams and bring them to life."

Fu Xinya, previously a poet, journalist and author, seems set to expand the Reform Party's activities massively in the coming years -- but will the party succeed more fully at the next election, or sink once again into nothingness?

With the election results all counted and certified, the new Nationalist Alliance (民族主义联盟) - led by Qiao Xinyi - has won a striking 87 seats and 6.7 million votes. This makes the centre-right to right-wing party the joint-second largest in the Grand Assembly (大會), having increased their seat share more than any other party. Nicknamed the 'purple wave' by political commentators, many previous non-voters and more radical Lotus Party supporters switched to Qiao and her alliance. The party's biggest victory came from Han Province (汉州), where the party won 47 seats and over 34% of the vote - casting a large shadow over the second-placed Civic Forum. The party did not put forward candidates in Shu Province (舒州), and so won no seats there, yet managed to win 10 seats from the central provinces of Min (岷州) and Anle (安樂州). The party came second with 30 votes and 2.5 million votes in Jiaozhi Province (交趾州).

Qiao's campaign focused on Han and Jiaozhi, and that was clearly reflected in the results. The Nationalist Alliance played to the religious communities in these areas, particularly in rural areas that follow traditional religions but also in cities with growing Hosian populations. The most interesting victory for the party was in the capital of Tian'an, with local elections and assembly elections showing strong returns, particularly among the sizeable Hosian minority who were happy to see a national leader finally sharing their faith. Of the 1 million Hosian voters in Indrala, 700,000 voted for the Nationalist Alliance - representing around a dozen seats handed to the NA. 10 of the party's 87 Assembly members will be Hosians, and there will be the most Hosians in Indrala's legislature in hundreds of years. Other key demographics who went out to vote for the NA were rural people, young people and people who lean towards being, but are not solidly, monarchist.

How a party that could not even organise to stand in a whole province was able to make such a wave is not entirely a mystery, as the right-wing in Indrala has long been underrepresented in the Assembly. Begrudgingly, many on the right have gotten used to supporting the least worst option, but now they and those who have not previously voted 'gave a thunderous mandate to change in Indrala', according to Shi Qigang - National Alliance spokesperson for Infrastructure and Transport and a prospective future minister of said department. Qigang told his constituents in Jiaozhi that 'there is clearly still a large number of people disenchanted with politics, and to them I say: vote, vote, vote!'. 'Vote, Vote, Vote!' was one campaign slogan used by NA candidates in rural areas, were many of the parties members come from. The party has a strong base of support from all sorts of demographics.

Qiao called her party's results 'remarkable' and 'representative of the extreme levels of discontent among our people'. She also vowed to work for her constituents in Han province as their 'representative and voice in the Assembly, arguing for reform and popular policies'. Qiao is tipped to be heading for a top role in government if one is organised, with one proposal in vote currently giving her the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Her rise from poor prostitute to born-again Hosian to business leader to political phenomenon has given her a new nickname among the press: 'the elastic lady'. No matter how far you stretch her, she'll bounce back and probably hit you in the eye. Metaphorically speaking, of course. Regardless of financial and resource constraints on the National Alliance's campaign, the party now is the largest on the right in Indrala. Only time will tell if it stays that way.

Here is a full breakdown of the results from the National Telegraph:

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Website: Today's Top StoryThis is the most viewed story from the Tian'an Times online homepage - 9 December 4375Following major electoral losses, Lotus Party's Gao Yifen says focus is on Indralans16 December 4381Gao poses for a photo with a local merchant in Hazhou, Shu Province

TIAN'AN, Han: Following a devastating election, former-Chief Counselor and Leader of the Lotus Party Gao Yifen says that the "focus must be on Indralans."

The Lotus Party suffered the greatest losses last night, bleeding support to the new Nationalist Alliance, Liberal and Reform parties. The oldest active political party in Indrala, the Lotus Party has long been susceptible to vote-splitting with new parties.

"We will be unwavering in our pursuit of better future for Indralans," said Gao to a room of downtrodden supporters. Gao did not resign from the leadership of his party last night, as some might have expected. Instead, Gao urged parties to work together and "chill" the tempers of radicalism in Indralan politics.

Today, Gao spent time speaking with citizens in Shu Province where the party gained its highest level of support. Here, Gao pledged to introduce legislation to improve the condition of "the middle-class, and those working hard to join it."

Government coalition negotiations have been tense, with a wider variety of parties bartering for power than has been seen in recent history. It appears that a "consensus" coalition has emerged between monarchist parties seeking to keep the radical Communist and Civic Forum parties out of power.

The Gongming Ribao International Version is a long-established newspaper for republicans in Indrala. ___________________________________________________________A New Route for the Civic Forum

Chen Tianwei leaving the Conference Center

Yesterday in Tian'an, the Civic Forum held its third Party Congress with record turnout as over ten thousand Forum members packed the Conference Centre full with a sea of orange. Alongside the leadership contest, a Party Constitution Re-write was proposed in the Conference which will lead the Civic Forum into a completely new route. Chen Tianwei, the challenger to Jiang, is of course in the centre of it all, calling for a 'Jienist Republican' route and the end of 'Clans, Caizu and the Corruption of Jienist Ideals'.

On the other hand, Jiang Zongren has remained relatively low profile in this campaign, and instead turned to a nationwide tour to visit local members of the Civic Forum, of whom he hoped are more moderate and loyal to Jiang's nine-year leadership over the Forum. When facing reporters, he stressed on his success in growing the Civic Forum into the second force for Republicanism that has equivalent influence over politics as their Communist counterparts.

Election Results

After the declaration of official results, Chen did not even spare time to stop for a speech, and instead moved to immediately vote on the amendment of the Party Constitution. The radical amendment proposed by the Youth Wing of the Forum would not only rename the party into the 'Republican League for an All-Indralan Revolution', and change the colours to the republican red and blue, but also create a highly centralised party central, with an all-powerful chairman.

Article 4Party members must follow the instructions of the League ... in the study of Chen Tianwei thought ... and when necessary, the formation of an armed forces against anti-revolutionary oppressors.Article 9... Only the Chairman shall be able to call upon elections of leadership ...Article 14... The interpretation of this Constitution shall lie on the ... chairman presiding the Central Revolutionary Committee ...- Amendments to the Party Constitution

New Logo of the Party

In under four hours, the entire party has shifted completely in line, with a new leader, new name and new logo. Following the completion of the Party Constitution Amendment, the leader Chen Tianwei went up the stage to address the rowdy crowds, promising a new leadership that would fully co-operate with the Communists in the Republican cause in a 'United Front'. It is also said that a new Manifesto replacing the 'Republican Manifesto' would be created to make way for Jienist and Authoritarian thought in the party.

South-east of Dalibor: Acting on intellengence gathered by the Ministry of State Security and Dranian regime media reports, the Indralan Coast Guard intercepted a Sekowo registered fishing trawler off the coast of Dalibor. The ship was carrying a number of Dranian agents who were attempting to illegally enter Indrala. Upon boarding, the Coast Guard says that the trawler was found to be low on fuel and food, likely to not complete the trip regardless of the Coast Guard's intervention. The Indralan Coast Guard provided supplies to the vessal and forced it back north. Commenting on the affairs, Foreign Minister Sung Hyo-rin said "if these so-called diplomats want to have a conversation, they shouldn't start by breaking our laws."

Today, the Chairman of the League announced the new Manifesto to guide a new path to the Republican Revolution, and also Indrala. In this new Manifesto, the Chen Tianwei Thought or the Outline for a National Revolution for a Republican Government was included to supplement the Three People's Principles as proposed by our forefathers. Jienism, Equality, Discipline and Independence will be the party's new agenda for the way forward.

Following is key parts of the Manifesto.

THREE PEOPLE’S PRINCIPLESThe Three People’s Principles shall be the guiding ideology for the League.

PEOPLE’S NATION, is the creation of a new state under Jienist ideals but not feudalist traditions. The great ethnicities of Indrala must work together to ensure the great continuation of our independence, spiritually, economically and militarily. Spiritual independence is created when we follow the true teachings of Jienzi, to be virtuous and respectful, and to care for others. Economic independence is created when we build the state of People’s Livelihoods, and prevent the intervention of foreign nations. Military independence is the necessity of maintaining a strong armed forces against any threat that may arrive upon our shores.

PEOPLE’S RIGHTS, is achieved by creating a stable and hierarchical state among people. Only can an orderly state protect people’s rights to live in freedom with Indralan identity. Thus, we applaud the Fourth Republic’s great leader Tony Pua who lengthened term limits, legalized torture, and struck down disorderly protest, of which brought strong and stable leadership to the nation. On the other hand, a hierarchical state must be created to Jienzi’s beliefs. Only when each man know their part, can the people truly enjoy their own positions and privileges.

PEOPLE’S LIVELIHOODS, is the building of a resourceful and equal nation. Through the years, Indralans have not fully utilized our great island filled with the bounty of nature. One crucial step to improve people’s livelihoods would be for us to become resourceful and utilize the gifts of nature. Furthermore, an equal state must be established with the elimination of the clans. Jienzi has taught us that any man who has protected his innate goodness is noble, while the clans and Caizu are families who have gathered wealth for hundreds of years, to have never given them to the good and noble, but only passed them onwards to their sons and daughters. Thus, an equal state must be realized through the elimination of clans and Caizu.

OUTLINE FOR A NATIONAL REVOLUTION FOR A REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENTREPUBLICANISM is the link of the Three People’s Principles.

To create a PEOPLE’S NATION, we must first break down the revisionist authority of Jienism that has blocked the people from the truth of Jienzi. The Imperial House has held moral authority yet has not served its purpose to revive his ideals to our land, liberalizing civil rights and allowing people to go out of their positions.

To protect PEOPLE’S RIGHTS, we must first break down the symbolism of the end of the Fifth Republic. The Republic has been the torchlight for an orderly rule of our nation, while we have seen nothing more than political chaos in Indrala under the imperial house. The House may have been a traditional institution, but it is nothing but a carrier of Jienist thought, and as it fails to do so today, it shall fall.

To improve PEOPLE’S LIVELIHOODS, we must first break down the economic domination of large Caizus and clans. The Imperial House is one of the greatest and richest clan in our nation, and it has not followed the meritocratic ways Jienzi taught us. This is not the preservation of Indralan ideals, but a play.

THE HEAVENLY MANDATE, as deemed by the establishment today, is simply incoherent with the teachings of Jienzi. The Great Teacher has taught all his life to be meritocratic, to be in positions each according to their own ability. Yet the Heavenly Mandate rejects this point by establishing a family line, implying that they are greater already to any man, without the great transformation of education and learning. Thus, we shall only be loyal to the ruler if he is the able among us all, elected to the office of authority by the masses who recognize his great virtue.

REPUBLICANISM, as means of achieving the Jienist ideal may seem counter-intuitive at first, but it is truly the first step to re-establish hierarchy, meritocracy, filial piety and so many more great teachings. A revolution, shall be the only step taken in our position and responsibility as sons and daughters of the great generations that have preceded us on this land.

April 4382, Tianan

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The Market is a nationally-published daily economic newspaper centred in Tian'an. While the paper remains generally non-partisan, critics have observed a tendency for the paper to publish articles which generally support classically liberal economic policies and the established economic order of Indrala.National Olympic Committee: "Professor Mummius raises valid critique"13 May 4383Indralan National Olympic Committee Vice-Chairman Gao Zhongren

"Professor Mummius raises a valid critique with respect to the institution of the Olympics," said Gao, "one who looks at the history of Terran Olympics would not be able to escape the ethnocentric and imperialistic intentions of their foundation."

Mummius spoke to the inherent ethnocentrism of the Terran Olympic Games, focusing specifically on their past during colonialism as well as the contemporary inclusion of sporting events of Artanian origin almost exclusively.

"We certainly are not unaware of the ethnocentric nature of the games," said Gao.

"It must be noted that despite our best efforts, the Olympic games in recent history have only taken place in white-majority countries and exclude a multitude of diverse cultural sporting events."

Gao says that the INOC will extend an invitation to Professor Mummius to discuss how they can "forge a new chapter" with regard to the Olympics should Kaizhou win the bid. However, with all the controversy surrounding the last Summer Olympics, many have been question whether it's even worth it.Xiandai Automotive Company announces new vehicles ahead of Indralan Economic Forum13 May 4383New XAC sedan model, the "X Model"

HAZHOU, Shu Province: Indrala's largest domestic automotive company, the Xiandai Automotive Company (subsidiary of Xiandai Group) announced its new line of sedans ahead of the Indralan Economic Forum, being held in Kaizhou in 4385.

The new sedan, known as the X Model, will be available to consumers with a number of top-level and standard features. The unveiling at the company's plant outside of Hazhou was met with near-universal acclaim from international and domestic industry observers, who applauded the X Model's complex design incorporating "dynamism, relevance and perfection down to the smallest detail."

It is assumed that Xiandai released this new model ahead of the Indralan Economic Forum in 4385 to attract international investment in its automotive company, which has been lagging behind foreign competitors, most notably Valruzian Bönning and New Endralonian Explorator. The conglomerate has been channelling most of its R&D budget toward its aerospace and locomotive subsidiaries, leaving XAC noticeably behind in terms of innovation. It is clear, however, that with the X Model, Xiandai is reasserting itself on the world stage.Indralans escape the heat; record number of Indralan tourists go to New Endralon/Kizenia 13 May 4383A group of Indralan tourists are guided through the historic streets of Cetatea Albă

CETATEA ALBĂ, New Endralon/Kizenia: According to figures released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Endralon/Kizenia is on pace to become the largest market for Indralan outbound tourism, with roughly 400 thousand Indralans making the trip north this quarter alone.

Ever since the signing of the Indrala-New Endralon Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement, the two countries have enjoyed good relations and ever expanding economic cooperation. This has led to increased interest on the part of Indralan tourists to travel to New Endralon. Combining these factors with the success of the KBS television drama "Love in Arţăreni" (filmed in Arţăreni, New Endralon/Kizenia) which gained over 38% national viewership provides some understanding for the increase in outbound trips to New Endralon.

The close ties between the peoples of Indrala and New Endralon have been closely observed by the Indralan business community. TQ Group, one of Indrala's largest conglomerates, has long mused about expanding into Keris. The company was burned in Trigunia, however, following political instability which led to significant capital losses. The political and economic stability of New Endralon is unrivalled among the nations with which Indrala has signed free-trade agreements with leading to much higher levels of confidence for Indralan investors.

Sources say that TQ Group has been exploring potential portfolio investments in New Endralon, while Xiandai has been considering relocating its automotive manufacturing plant from Trigunia to New Endralon.